ABSTRACT

India has the largest number of persons suffering with diabetes all over the world. However, India leads the world with an estimated 41 million people with diabetes; this figure is predicted to increase up to 66million by 2025. Hence there is an urgency to develop the prevention of diabetic foot infection perspectives and its complication associated with diseases in clinical practice. For this purpose, we perform review of evidence. MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Dove Press and EMBASE were systematically searched for publications in English from 2005-2012. Reference lists and articles from the authors’ libraries and older references generated from initial papers were also examined. Randomized clinical trials, longitudinal studies, case series and reports from regulatory agencies were considered if appropriate. The questions and answers were reported in text supporting level of evidence (ie) reference. Most frequently asked question discussed in this review, we have to perform SMART goal settings that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-framed in diabetic patients. Meanwhile, educating about diabetic foot complication can save the limbs. Whereas, ongoing education for Health Care Professionals and the public statistical research can improve health care outcome.

Key words: Diabetes, Drugs, Infection, Education, Foot and Ulcer.